Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives.

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.

An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.

Police say a crime syndicate stole the identities of unsuspecting women to give visas to foreign men.

Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.

The senior opposition figure's lawyer says her client maintains her innocence.

No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.

Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.

BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.

Boniface Mwangi is being held at a police station after being taken from his home, his wife says.

Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.

Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha sets a new world record on his way to winning the Valencia Half Marathon.

President Masisi hopes to lead his party to victory, but the opposition says the nation needs to be saved.

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Outrage erupts after Somalia’s family minister shares images on X of male delegates at a UN women's event.